Building An Outhouse In A Thunderstorm | Off Grid Island Ep.7

[@4ALL2SEE]

Tip, First and foremost, Spend your next trip completely making your walking path from the water to your tent site as accessible as possible on the island. So that all your future supplies and equipment can be moved around the island as comfortably as possible. You make wise choices. Good luck.

[@FethiDilmi]

I agree. This is a great tip. You should really be spending some time making transportation on the island smoother.

[@prestonbain6670]

A landing of some sort should be high on the list as well. Getting hurt getting things out of the boat is just a matter of time at this point.

[@jarnovilen5259]

The narrow bitumen felt is also meant to be used between the foundation bricks and the wooden parts. It is very important as it prevents capillary water from keeping the wooden parts wet and thus prevents them from rotting. I would lift the outhouse corner by corner with a bottle jack just a little bit and slide suitable pieces of the felt in between the bricks and wooden parts.

[@jasonlockhart4647]

Try to remember whenever you're beating on wood with a hammer to try and have a sacrificial piece of wood that you're hitting. You spread out the load that you're hitting and you're not going to mess up the wood as in that tongue and groove for your bathroom

[@TheKobiDror]

Yeah, he smacked the tongues hard. But eventually it worked for him. Sure, he's going to keep it in mind for the future.

[@gauseb]

This guy has a 10 out of 10 chance of loving the Anaheim Ducks

[@CreepsTVarmy]

The hut looks very nice! I would, however, give the wood another coat of weatherproof varnish on the outside, even if the manufacturer has already done that, to simply make the wood even more resistant. If it smells, I can also recommend putting ash and charcoal in the tank. This has an antibacterial effect and dispels unpleasant smells. As for the thunderstorm: you are of course safest in the car. But since that is probably not always possible, the best thing to do is to go to the lowest part of the island, where the tallest trees are not. This makes a lightning strike relatively unlikely, even if it is still not perfect. Thanks for the video and have a nice week!

[@David_Blong]

So cool to see your project coming together 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheKobiDror]

Haha, seeing the outhouse delivery just popped a thought to my mind. You need a barge. Some tire tubes and a platform. Not only for construction but also as a foundation to your floating pier. Make it more sturdy with used plastic barrels.

[@TheFuel89]

Going under a tree in thunderstorm isn't dangerous unless it's on otherwise open place. Avoid highest place on the island and don't be on the boat during one and you're good. Cool outhouse!

[@spunkiethc3112]

This is literally the dream

[@Knasern]

If you plan on doing a lot of construction on the island.. You should consider making yourself a easy raft that can have materials on it. I made a raft from a few barrels and some wood ( cost was around 50 USD bought used materials) And i think i had materials that would otherwise fill a full container, so around 1500kg or so each trip. Made my life 20x easier. After i was done i put another 500 dollars into th raft and made it a floating mini terrace on water. Now i fish from it and so much more.

[@Theodorussfo]

bringing the gravel to help level the blocks was genius. Most guys wouldn't have bothered but I've done lots of stuff like this and I know the gravel was well worth the effort to bring along.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I'm watching you from Central Pennsylvania, USA. Love the outhouse. Wears me out just watching your work so hard to get supplies to the island. Thanks for taking us along.

[@MrBehemode]

Having built stuff on an island in Finland in our summer cottage, this really takes me back to some warm memories. Everything just so much more time when you have to bring materials over with a small boat. For bigger stuff we've had things brought during winter, over the ice.

[@maryhduke2307]

Your new outhouse will be the safest place!

[@jntd4160]

🤣🤣🤣🤢🤮👍

[@nokufano]

The best looking outhouse I've seen so far! I may sound like a broken record but this video highlights even more your transport struggle. And I see in the comments many people suggest the same thing that I would do - make a floating deck/pontoon barge with ramp. You could use it everywhere around, to transport stuff, as a dock and as party barge. Also could you let us know how steep is from where you can park your car to water edge, and how steep is the most gentle island edge? In camera it does not look that bad, but cameras do not show angles well. Ideal setup would require no unloading stuff until at destination - imagine getting small car trailer that you could stuff with stuff, haul it there, get it down with something like small ATV, use barge to get in on the island and unload directly there. That would be cool and efficient, with some creativity it won't be that super expensive. You have a lot of energy and cool project ahead, we don't want to get you burned out in the middle, so please excuse all the "smart talk" :D Cheers!

[@Pikaxsu]

Start keeping basic toolset also in the car: pliers and cutters, hammer, straps to tie things down and knives, scissors, small showel, and an axe, if storm fells tree or t rees and you can't get driving away trhough your forested narrow pathway to the road.. And either have spare key hidden by the car (reducing the rowing back and forth when you forget the car keys) while you are in the island, or keep the keys with you all the times even while on the island, if you need to hop to the car..

[@ryantap4998]

Keep up the videos they’re awesome

[@HelmiHelmi007]

Kekseliäs ratkaisu ikkunan ja oven asennuksessa. Sait jälleen kerran todistettua, että asiat voi tehdä monella tavalla. Aina löytyy ratkaisu. Hyvä siitä tullee! 💪🇫🇮

[@anttipekkap]

Discovered your channel today. Great stuff! Love from Oulu

[@jasentheawesome]

You guys are cool and seem really nice. Have a good day

[@fordspencer5789]

Relaxing video, could watch this all day. Thanks 👏

[@zabuszacz]

one of the nicest outhouses ive ever seen! love your content keep it up

[@lyndioli]

Looking good! When you get a chance, adding a railing around your tent deck would be nice! Especially if you happen to sleep walk!

[@goatman3828]

Old timer wisdom here...Spruce trees give off negitive ions. They were customary to plant around a house to ast as natural lightning rods. So, as long as you are away from Spruce trees, and not out in a flat, open area like a field or a pond, and not hanging on to a any tall metal type structure, you should be pretty safe from lightning. On your deck is a pretty good place. Limited grounding, good overhead cover. So as long as you keep away from those diabolical Spruce you should be good. Out in the open is the worst place.

[@leenesbitt519]

Love your relaxed approach to building !,!,

[@zappedboyz2699]

Love the vids! Walking path and maybe a 3hp outboard would be awesome! Small motor with integrated fuel tank

[@smokerul8595]

starting to look really nice!!! keep up the good work!!! 💪💪💪

[@linusjohansson2171]

love to see all the progress! :D

[@NessieD]

Actually the tent is your safest place, in case of thunder, the lighting will hit the tallest object which in your island will be the trees around you. Plus your tent is now above the ground and insulate you from possible ground voltage if a tree is actually hit. Avoid being in the boat at the time of thunder.

[@davidyocius1633]

Hey brother! Why don't you build a barrel Barg that would double for a floating dock when ur done bringing materials over ! 😊

[@Off-Grid-Island]

I want to I thought I would have one by now but haven't had time to build one yet.

[@to908]

Good video

[@scottperine8027]

Good to have you back again,your house is looking like a home 🏠. A sawsall and rubber mallet would be beneficial in your building process!

[@TheCatWhisperer-t9x]

love the progress

[@gailburke4174]

Impressive progress

[@rikupoutanen2612]

We just build our own outhouse couple years ago. We painted it outside right away to protect it from the weather, but we didn’t realise that the unprotected wood can easily get black moldy spots when the air moisture gets high during the fall. So I recommend to use some uncolored mold protection (homeenestoaine in Finnish) inside if you don’t plan to paint it inside. That will keep the natural wood color but still protect it. 😊

[@mariemorrissey9378]

So you now have an extra car key hidden on or by the car? Now to the video! Wow, what a brave delivery driver! The outhouse will work for storms. Congratulations on your progress!

[@Hanseshadow]

I built a fence last year. I bought a flat cart and I could haul around 36 boards at a time on it. I have rough terrain, so I made sure it had large bicycle tires to haul them.

[@Approvedbyyou]

You are going to need those metal rods to tighten the struture after the wood dries and shrinks. Check once a year if they need tightening and maybe after a few years your outhouse has finally setteled and you can forget about that chore. Nice work and good thinking with door and windows, no need to panic just figure out a way to fix these types of issues.

[@eatthecrow4113]

I commented on the last video about the frequent cuts while you are talking.. not sure if you seen it but this video is much much better with the editing. Enjoying the series.

[@medtech1a]

Great job. You’ve accomplished a lot.

[@Off-Grid-Island]

Thank you!

[@edouhoekie]

Make sure to add relevant tags to your video's makes them much more searchable for people! 🙌

[@FluePeak]

You should give the outhouse a nice color of Falu Röd color, would look nice in with the forest.

[@klausvehvilainen2237]

Olet kyllä ahkera mies, jo tuo tavaroiden kanniskelu mantereelta veneeseen ja siitä taas pois on raskasta. Siskollani on mökki saaressa, nii ne veivät rakennustavarat veneen perässä vedettävällä lautalla. Onnea projektiin👌

[@JMS1979]

Switch your metal pole in the tent with a wooden one

[@john.a.gonsalves3731]

Lighting, you may be able to have a Ground wire adjacent to your deck, if you plan on grounding your power supply solar or otherwise, or a lighting rod added, check your area first....Great outhouse......

[@iirokautto]

Damn you speak good finnish! Appreciate!

[@AlexLopez-vm3mk]

Bro you should create a flag for your island

[@leeslone3640]

Get you two Gorilla Carts set alarm for each side you wouldn't have to carry all of that stuff they hold quite a bit❤

[@flagsontheat5269]

Is this a possibility? When you need a lot of heavy material for future buildings… Construct a large pontoon at a more accessible location. Load your construction material on the pontoon. Float the entire thing to the island (you’ll probably need to borrow/rent a powered boat for this) Unload the material and then fix the pontoon into position to use as a dock. Just an idea?

[@J9_j3]

you should rotate rear blocks 90 degrees so they support 2 joists on each side of the waste bin opening else your structure will continue to sag.

[@roope2971]

etenee!

[@tamirose8562]

Just be safe.

[@DennisWhite-s5k]

I would make my own wooden ladder from trees on the island.

[@IslandHermit]

If that had been me I would have only gotten maybe four loads of materials over to the island over the whole weekend and spent the rest of the time complaining about sore muscles.

[@patrick1992]

That's why you don't own an island 😂😂😂

[@thefreemathtutor]

I like the wardrobe but I’m still waiting to see a Saku Koivu shirt.

[@jonasart1522]

while thunderstorm theoretical your car will be the safest place

[@davidtaberer3146]

Maybe a kart on both sides might be of help

[@grezthegreat6513]

Pls make a video when you build sauna 😁

[@goatman3828]

Words to live by ( from my father)....You don't need to wear a watch. You can forget your wallet and be o.k. But NEVER ever be without a knife. I'm now in my late 50's. And that is one of the truest statements I've ever learned. From my Godfather... ( grew up on a farm where we butchered basically every piece of meat we ate) ... a dull knife will hardly cut cool meat. But it will slice your warm hand to the bone. Unfortunately he gave those words of wisdom after I cut my finger to the bone while butchering a cow. Whenever you hear a great quote or thought, remember it. One day YOU will be the one trying to pass knowledge on to the young bloods. It might take decades to realize the truth of a lesson, but that only makes that lesson more valuable to pass on. You are doing great. And I love your enthusiasm.

[@iamdanfleser]

Longer videos ssssssss🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Zorkz]

As a prior delivery driver, I would have nightmares after calling you and hearing you want it as far as possible down towards your row boat in the woods 😂 Nowadays i run the company and make the calls to the recipients before the driver loads his stuff, and try to beautify the truth a little bit

[@Zorkz]

aha ne tuli schenkerin kautta, paketti näyttää tutulta 😅

[@bookman106]

Why on earth have you not gotten a collapsible/foldable wagon to haul things with? It will make your life a lot easier. You will have more energy to build things. Good luck with everything.

[@grip_bomb]

Any plans on getting a wheelbarrow? Would help speed things along

[@finnjaswalter6346]

This looks very cool! In Germany we would say: "Haben sie eine Baugenehmigung?" 😂

[@patrick1992]

In Germany it's refused immediately 😂

[@pestopee]

Kova meininki tsemppiä

[@SnowCrash1977]

Again, a very nice video. So happy to see you make progress. When you bought the island, did you get the right to access you island by the land? The place where you park your car and store your boat, is that part of what you bought with the island?

[@Off-Grid-Island]

Yes, we got the rights to use the road and keep our boat and car there. Thank you!

[@felixbowie8191]

Wish I could help

[@sqt2179]

Dude I bet most of us when the pants died we wouldn't have the balls to keep recording. 1 point for you!

[@villetaavitsainen208]

The window of the outhouse is upside down I think. The wider plank should be up.

[@BryanWebb-d9d]

Get a wheel barrel to carry that crap down the hill

[@Emilyoffgrid]

Where did you buy the outhouse from?

[@steppingbackfromtheedge3731]

Did all of the wood swell up because of the rain? That might be why you are having to do so much hammering.

[@timitii]

Enjoying your videos alot! And then a question, when you bang that kind of premade parts together, shouldn't you use small piece of wood with a cut under it to prevent hammering the actual building blocks narrow part into pieces?

[@Off-Grid-Island]

Definitely should have done that gotta keep that in mind if i build anything like this again. Thank you

[@J9_j3]

looks like material swelled after being in the rain. should have covered it up. it's Finland afteral not Arizona.

[@grezthegreat6513]

Is your island in uusimaa?

[@NessieD]

in the aerial picture of the island, which side is the north face?

[@дмитриймартынкин-ы8к]

на острове надо сделать причал,легче будет (RUS)

[@Muh990]

something like a wheelbarrow ???

[@max..t]

make a small investment and buy yourself an Cordless Impact Driver

[@gusbracewell3856]

@@max..t make sure you get one that takes the same batteries as your drill and if you can afford it get it with the batteries too not just a bare tool.

[@geoffhart8573]

Use your brain not your back ! You have good driveway access for your car , why not load wagon and back down to water ? I have used much worse. If you spend a little time making turn around area at water your access to the boat will make your life way easier for the future. Good luck

[@amourax]

1:12 why are you wearing a tail?

[@Off-Grid-Island]

its the handle from one of the 10L water bottles that fell off. Helena and I were dying laughing when she started editing the video

[@douglasthompson2740]

A window in an outhouse?? Bit of a privacy issue I would think unless the window was up very high or frosted.

[@zaroliina]

It can be very dark if there is no window. And privacy isn’t usually problem in outhouses in Finland, there are only animals, family and friends around. And finnish people are not that prudish about going outhouse. There is really nothing to see, but a person sitting 😃

[@AngelAdrian563]

Can you name the island "Frijole Island" it mean's bean in spanish. Frijole (free-hole-e)

[@spokraket4236]

So you speak Finnish and English, any Swedish?

[@Off-Grid-Island]

No, just English and Finnish

[@gusbracewell3856]

Stop swinging the hammer with your wrist and start swinging your hammer with your whole arm instead you will find it a lot easier to get work done.

[@nolansmith99]

Great story. Jagged video edit with so many jarring cuts is going to prevent me from watching further.

[@tomenns6236]

You need to get Helena in the picture

[@Janihonkalaxxx]

Really???

[@Sunny_Daye]

Is the lady too beautiful to give you a helping hand? ...please stop SIMP, it will not end well! 😒

[@isakhejnesen]

Why is Helena never in the videos?

[@osmanm7665]

Maybe she doesn’t want to

[@maggiemaysgrace]

Cuz she's the cameraman.

[@Janihonkalaxxx]

@@isakhejnesen are you wanker?

[@Janihonkalaxxx]

@@isakhejnesen old dirty guy😂😂🤣✊️

[@Off-Grid-Island]

She's just a little camera shy.

[@Ahmad-h5r]

I see your video on insta and follow u on insta. And then I subscribed u on KZbin because I love your video so much it's dream for me.❤

[@Inop_avio]

When are u going to build a boat dock? 🚣